Nurse LPN
Everett, Washington
Community Medical Services (CMS) is urgently hiring a Nurse to administer medication to patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances.
Posted Sep 28
- Shift and hours
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- Unit and setting
- outpatient setting · Outpatient Community Medical Services (CMS) is urgently hiring a Nurse to administer medication to patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances.patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances
- License
- RN or LPN licenseLicensed LPN or RN in state of employment
Do you qualify?
- License
- Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment
- Certification
- CPR certification CPR certification required
- Also asks
- Valid Driver License and Motor Vehicle Clearance with satisfactory driving record for 39 months Valid Driver License and Motor Vehicle Clearance (satisfactory driving record for 39 months)
- Also asks
- Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms
- Also asks
- Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records
- Also asks
- reliable transportation Must have reliable transportation
Preferred
- Experience
- substance use disorders experience Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required
What it pays
- Tuition assistance
- Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
Benefits
- BenefitsSubsidized medical, dental, and vision insuranceSubsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- BenefitsHealth savings accountHealth savings account
- BenefitsShort and long-term disability insuranceShort and long-term disability insurance
- BenefitsLife insuranceLife insurance
- BenefitsPaid sick, vacation, and holiday timePaid sick, vacation, and holiday time
- Benefits401K retirement plan with match401K retirement plan with match
More benefits (10)
- BenefitsTuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
- BenefitsEmployee assistance program to support your mental health and wellnessEmployee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness
- BenefitsOngoing professional developmentOngoing professional development
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- administer medications as ordered or prescribed Administer medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical provider
- Day to day
- monitor behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, physical symptoms, and drug use or mental health concerns Monitor behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, as well as other symptoms related to drug use and mental health concerns
- Day to day
- obtain vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples Obtain vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples
- Day to day
- process point-of-care urine drug screens Process point-of-care urine drug screens per company policy
- Day to day
- prepare take-home medication Prepare take-home medication (n/a in Montana)
- Day to day
- monitor medication administration to prevent diversion Monitor medication administration closely to prevent diversion
- Day to day
- report diversion to internal authorities Report diversion to proper internal authorities
- Day to day
- maintain accurate client records in EHR system Maintain accurate client records in company’s EHR system
- Day to day
- document medication errors and respond to adverse reactions Document medication errors and respond to adverse medical reactions per company policy
- Day to day
- arrange temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clients Arrange temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clients
- Day to day
- deliver medications to external facilities Deliver medications to external facilities
- Day to day
- order dosing room and nursing supplies Order necessary dosing room and nursing-related supplies
- Day to day
- maintain medication inventory records Maintain accurate medication inventory records
- Day to day
- adhere to federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulations Adhere to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulations
- Day to day
- administer CPR if necessary Administer CPR if necessary
- Travel
- travel to assigned CMS sites Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on Community Medical Services’ careers page.
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Community Medical Services (CMS) is urgently hiring a Nurse to administer medication to patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. In your role as a dosing nurse, you’ll work under the supervision of the Clinic Manager to conduct required testing, maintain the medication inventory, audit records, and assist medical providers in providing a safe place for anyone looking to start their recovery journey with us.
As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you’ll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued.
Along the way, we’ll invest in your well-being through a benefits package that includes:
- Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
- 401K retirement plan with match
- Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
- Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellness
- Ongoing professional development
We’re looking for someone who
Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor’s office. Enjoys a consistent schedule. Likes to chat—you won’t be physically moving patients in this role, but you will be having conversations with them all day.
To thrive in this role, you must be able to
Administer medications as ordered/prescribed by a CMS medical provider Monitor behavioral patterns, medical symptoms, and physical symptoms related to dosage, as well as other symptoms related to drug use and mental health concerns Obtain vital signs, blood specimens, and urine samples Process point-of-care urine drug screens per company policy Prepare take-home medication (n/a in Montana) Monitor medication administration closely to prevent diversion Report diversion to proper internal authorities Maintain accurate client records in company’s EHR system Document medication errors and respond to adverse medical reactions per company policy Arrange temporary incoming and outgoing courtesy dosing clients Deliver medications to external facilities Order necessary dosing room and nursing-related supplies Maintain accurate medication inventory records Adhere to all federal, state, local, and accrediting body regulations Administer CPR if necessary
Requirements
Licensed LPN or RN in state of employment CPR certification required Ability to travel to assigned CMS sites Valid Driver License and Motor Vehicle Clearance (satisfactory driving record for 39 months) Experience in the field of substance use disorders preferred, but not required Knowledge of the signs of intoxication and opioid withdrawal symptoms Demonstrates accuracy in medication administration and ability to maintain accurate client records Must have reliable transportation
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About Community Medical Services
Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.
Our Commitment
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Other Conditions
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
What's around it?
Everett, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,740/mo
- Household income
- $83,512/yr, all local households, not nurse pay